Ingredients for 5 Layered Lasagna
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) container cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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How to Make 5 Layered Lasagna
- Boil 1 pound lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the beef is thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in 2 (24-ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Layer 3 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles.
- Layer 3 more noodles on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the noodles.
- Layer 3 more noodles on top of the cheese.
- Spread 1 (15-ounce) container of cottage cheese evenly over the noodles.
- Layer 3 more noodles on top of the cottage cheese.
- Spread the remaining meat sauce over the noodles.
- Layer the final 3 noodles on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and the remaining parsley over the top layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
73g
Carbs
11g
